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Variscite and Cobaltite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
MissingWalter Schumann
Very weak
1.3 Dispersion
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Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.560-1.594
Not Available
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: P ca21
1.8 Birefringence
0.031
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
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Variscite and Cobaltite Optic Character

Variscite and Cobaltite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Variscite and Cobaltite Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Variscite and Cobaltite optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

Variscite and Cobaltite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Variscite and Cobaltite transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Variscite is Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges. and Translucent while Variscite is Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges. and Translucent in appearance.